FrankRN2017

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1. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Testosterone is not what I "want" when I want it. It is what my body has relied on consistently for years and the testosterone crash effects are not nice at all. So if that's how you see it I hope your never my practitioner. Thanks for the opinion í ...

2. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Any schedule medication can be misused by anyone. Should all schedule meds be outlawed since now a days no one wants to trust the patient?

3. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Unexpected Relocation with expiring insurance.

4. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Lack of planning? My most current PCP moved or retired without notice. Unexpected circumstances came into play and caused an unexpected moved. I brought my prescription to show the NP. These unfortunate situations do occur and it would be nice if we ...

5. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   I aparently misread and apologize. Also, I am so used to being on defense due to so many harsh attitudes on here.

6. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Physicians practice MEDICINE. If I wanted to discuss ways of improving my life without medicine I would go to a counselor or something alike.

7. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   No, this was my doc from way back.

8. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   Because everyone else doing it makes it ok? I was taught this as a child. For instance, someone in high school offers you drugs and says everyone else is doing it would you do it? geese!

9. Doctors vs NP's?

   FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

   My PCP initially prescribed me lexapro many years ago. He never encouraged me to do anything else but take this pill daily. Well, after years went by of taking this medication, I cannot get off this pill because of the withdrawal effects. Not good in...

10. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Someone isn't doing their job.

11. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Who said I had any of those behaviors in front of this NP? I was polite the entire interaction. Excuse you!

12. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't demand anything. I presented the regimen my physicians have had me on for years. My insurance was running out and had no time to reschedule to see an endocrinologist. But thanks for your attempt to shine above 😊

13. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they didn't like your husband as someone has mentioned could be their reasoning.

14. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    A NP not liking a patient is just plain unprofessional if that's their reasoning for withholding care. I don't always like my patients but I do not make them go without. Geesh! We ALL can find reasons not to do something in life but it's the smart on...

15. Doctors vs NP's?

    FrankRN2017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Unnecessary consults and repeat testing wastes money. Cost effective healthcare is today's current focus right? All men experience a decrease in testosterone as they age and a general practitioner should be well past capable of handling this just as ...